Esperanza, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 5407 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Visayan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Area (2013) | 67.49 km2 (26.06 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,534 |
| Density (2020) | 260 / km2 (673 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 44' North, 124° 3' East (11.7365, 124.0420) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (24.9 feet) |
Esperanza is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 67.49 square kilometers or 26.06 square miles which constitutes 1.63% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,534. This represented 1.93% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.29% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 260 inhabitants per square kilometer or 673 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Esperanza has 20 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agoho | 6.43% | 1,127 | 1,263 | -10.77% | -2.37% |
| Almero | 3.10% | 543 | 599 | -9.35% | -2.04% |
| Baras | 6.80% | 1,192 | 1,221 | -2.38% | -0.50% |
| Domorog | 6.55% | 1,148 | 1,454 | -21.05% | -4.85% |
| Guadalupe | 5.19% | 910 | 952 | -4.41% | -0.95% |
| Iligan | 5.25% | 920 | 998 | -7.82% | -1.70% |
| Labangtaytay | 5.10% | 895 | 906 | -1.21% | -0.26% |
| Labrador | 2.81% | 493 | 494 | -0.20% | -0.04% |
| Libertad | 2.49% | 437 | 577 | -24.26% | -5.68% |
| Magsaysay | 4.15% | 727 | 717 | 1.39% | 0.29% |
| Masbaranon | 8.95% | 1,570 | 1,521 | 3.22% | 0.67% |
| Poblacion | 6.27% | 1,099 | 1,203 | -8.65% | -1.89% |
| Potingbato | 5.42% | 951 | 1,048 | -9.26% | -2.02% |
| Rizal | 1.35% | 236 | 234 | 0.85% | 0.18% |
| San Roque | 3.82% | 670 | 701 | -4.42% | -0.95% |
| Santiago | 3.87% | 679 | 821 | -17.30% | -3.92% |
| Sorosimbajan | 7.08% | 1,241 | 1,392 | -10.85% | -2.39% |
| Tawad | 5.40% | 946 | 794 | 19.14% | 3.76% |
| Tunga | 5.02% | 880 | 847 | 3.90% | 0.81% |
| Villa | 4.96% | 870 | 826 | 5.33% | 1.10% |
| Esperanza Total | 17,534 | 18,568 | -5.57% | -1.20% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Esperanza for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱57,627,781.48.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 32,726,474.40 | – |
| 2010 | 34,875,549.15 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 37,587,229.58 | 7.78% |
| 2012 | 37,090,602.66 | -1.32% |
| 2013 | 40,587,246.45 | 9.43% |
| 2014 | 46,137,823.53 | 13.68% |
| 2015 | 52,241,696.26 | 13.23% |
| 2016 | 57,627,781.48 | 10.31% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Esperanza in the 2015 Census was 18,565 broken down into 4,097 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,669 | 2,984 | 4.92 | |
| 17,019 | 3,320 | 5.13 | |
| 16,205 | 3,389 | 4.78 | |
| 16,830 | 3,616 | 4.65 | |
| 17,357 | 3,913 | 4.44 | |
| 18,565 | 4,097 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Esperanza is 5 to 9, with 2,420 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 161 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 437 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,816 | 9.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,420 | 13.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,376 | 12.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,928 | 10.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,475 | 7.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,165 | 6.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,052 | 5.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 998 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 923 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 804 | 4.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 764 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 726 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 542 | 2.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 460 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 331 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 190 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 161 | 0.87% |
| Total | 18,568 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Esperanza grew from 10,671 in 1960 to 17,534 in 2020, an increase of 6,863 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.20%, or a decrease of 1,034 people, from the previous population of 18,568 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 10,671 | – | |
| 11,513 | 0.75% | |
| 12,427 | 1.54% | |
| 14,191 | 2.69% | |
| 14,674 | 0.34% | |
| 17,023 | 2.82% | |
| 16,209 | -1.05% | |
| 16,834 | 0.52% | |
| 17,357 | 1.12% | |
| 18,568 | 1.29% | |
| 17,534 | -1.20% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Esperanza for the year 2019 was 12,394, broken down into 6,190 males and 6,204 females.
Location
The municipal center of Esperanza is situated at approximately 11° 44' North, 124° 3' East, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 24.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Esperanza are Calbayog, Samar, Bogo, Cebu, Masbate City, Masbate, Catbalogan, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, and Escalante, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate, Placer, Masbate, Cataingan, Masbate, Almagro, Samar, Maripipi, Biliran, and Kawayan, Biliran. Its distance from the national capital is 458.13 kilometers (284.67 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate, 16.31 kilometers (10.13 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Placer, Masbate, 20.08 kilometers (12.48 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Cataingan, Masbate, 29.59 kilometers (18.38 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Almagro, Samar, 32.90 kilometers (20.45 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Maripipi, Biliran, 33.64 kilometers (20.90 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Kawayan, Biliran, 34.91 kilometers (21.69 miles) to the East (S80°E)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 70.43 kilometers (43.76 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 75.89 kilometers (47.15 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 83.67 kilometers (51.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 91.76 kilometers (57.02 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 101.82 kilometers (63.27 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Escalante, Negros Occidental, 115.41 kilometers (71.71 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
Distance from Manila: 458.13 kilometers (284.67 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.